Academy: Bashti, Marcinkowski called to U.S. U-15s

Earthquakes duo will join U.S. U-15s in Mexico for Copa Mexico de Naciones

June 12, 2012

US Soccer Communications

CHICAGO – U.S. Under-15 Boys’ National Team head coach Tony Lepore has named a 20-player roster to participate at the Copa Mexico de Naciones tournament in Mexico City. Among the names included on the list were Earthquakes Youth Development Academy goalkeeper J.T. Marcinkowski and midfielder Amir Bashti.

The U.S. was drawn into Group B with Spain, Colombia and Costa Rica. Group A is composed of host nation Mexico, Canada, Chile and Nigeria.

The U.S. U-15 Boys’ National Team opens Group A play against Spain on Monday, June 18, at 12 p.m. CT. Group matches continue for the U.S. against Costa Rica on June 19 at 12 p.m. CT and Colombia on June 20 at 12 p.m. CT. The top two teams from each group advance to the semifinal round on June 22. The tournament final is scheduled for June 24.